J. Vermeer Girl With A Pearl Earring (CA 1665) Painting

Johannes Vermeer: ​​The Master of Light

Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) was a Dutch Baroque painter, famous for his serene and carefully composed interior scene and masterful use of light. Vermeer worked mainly in Delft and produced a relatively small oeuvre of about 34 paintings, of which "Girl with a Pearl Earring," "The Milkmaid," and "View of Delft" are some of the best known. His work is characterized by an intimate atmosphere, subtle colors and a refined treatment of light and shadow, giving his figures an almost photographic quality. Vermeer was not a widely recognized artist during his lifetime and fell into obscurity after his death, but was rediscovered in the 19th century. Today he is considered one of the greatest masters of the Dutch Golden Age and his work remains admired worldwide for its timeless beauty and technical perfection.